### Instructions
1. **Brown the Meat:** Heat the olive oil in a large skillet or Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add the ground beef (or turkey) and cook, breaking it up with a spoon, until browned and cooked through. Drain off any excess fat.
2. **Sauté Aromatics:** Add the chopped onion to the skillet with the cooked meat. Cook, stirring occasionally, until softened, about 5-7 minutes. Stir in the minced garlic and cook for another minute until fragrant.
3. **Combine the Goodness:** Reduce the heat to medium-low. Stir in the diced tomatoes with green chilies (undrained), black beans, corn, cream cheese, sour cream, shredded Mexican blend cheese, diced green chilies (undrained), chili powder, cumin, and cayenne pepper (if using).
4. **Melt and Mix:** Continue stirring constantly until the cream cheese and shredded cheese are completely melted and the dip is smooth and creamy. This may take 5-7 minutes.
5. **Season and Serve:** Taste the dip and season with salt and freshly ground black pepper as needed.
6. **Garnish:** Transfer the hot dip to a serving bowl. Garnish generously with fresh chopped cilantro.
7. **Enjoy!** Serve immediately with plenty of tortilla chips for dipping.
### Short Tips
* **Make it Vegetarian:** Omit the ground meat and add an extra can of black beans or a can of kidney beans for a hearty vegetarian option.
* **Spice it Up (or Down!):** Adjust the amount of cayenne pepper to your preferred level of heat. For even more fire, add a dash of hot sauce!
* **Slow Cooker Savvy:** This dip can easily be kept warm in a slow cooker on the “warm” setting. Just combine all the ingredients (except the cilantro) in the slow cooker and cook on low for 2-3 hours, stirring occasionally, until everything is melted and well combined.
* **Cheese Please:** Don’t be afraid to experiment with different types of shredded cheese! A sharp cheddar or a Monterey Jack would also be delicious.
* **Fresh is Best:** While canned ingredients are convenient, using freshly roasted corn or homemade salsa will elevate the flavor even further.
